Misleading

10. Café Coyue x Jera

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It's been 2 weeks. I haven't seen him since. He's been on my mind. I don't know how he thought it was okay to grab me like that infront of Michayle's house but a part of me didn't mind it. A part of me didn't want him to let go.

Finals are literally in 4 days. I studied a couple weeks ago with Michayle but I did I study since then? Nope. *facepalms* Procastination queen. Somehow I still end up doing well academically.

It's 9am and I'm getting ready to go to work at the café. I thought about washing my hair but fuck it honestly. I'll just put it up and wash it later. I wore my black leggings and a black crop tshirt. I grabbed my bag and was ready to head out the door. As I was about to walk out the door I stopped in my tracks.
"Fack, my apron"
Dumbass. I think to myself. I ran and grabbed it off the couch in my living room, walked out of my apartment and locked the door behind me. I better make it to this bus. I'll be pissed if I miss it.

I took the elevator down and walked towards the bus stop outside. Thankfully there was another 2 minutes until it arrived. Once the bus arrived I got on and walked to the very back to sit at my usual spot.

Work's been going really well. I feel welcomed by my coworkers and my boss is the best. I've been experimenting with different drinks to see if I could get another drink up on the menu. Elijah's the judge. So I'll have to impress him.

I got off the bus and walked across the street to work. I walked in and Elijah was at the front counter.
"Jeraaaa!!" He yelled with excitment.
"Hiiii," I responded with a big smile.

We're both huggers so I went behind the front counter and gave him a hug before I put my things away and clocked in.

"You're 2 minutes late," Elijah said.
"Ughh and what?" I said laughingly.
"You look really cute by the way"
His words made me blush.
"Awwe thank you," I responded.

The café was slowly starting to pick up. 30 minutes after I clocked in we were on a rolllll. I can't wait for this to slow down so I can experiment with drinks and show Elijah what I've been working on.

"That'll be $7.02," I said to the customer infront of me.
"You know what you look familiar," they said.
"I do? From where?"
"I'm trying to think...."

Honestly when people say they recognize me I always wonder from where and I try to trace back to everything in my memories. Then again I tell people they look familiar too when I notice something like that.

They smacked their hand on the counter and said,
"You know what it is, Elijah's shown me your picture before"
"Ohh you know Elijah?" I asked.
"Yea he's been an old friend of mine from highschool."

Hold on. So Elijah's been talking about me? To other people? I mean maybe he was just telling his friend about the new girl at work? Or... does he like me? Eeeee!! I don't even know. I'm kind of excited but on surface level I look calm.

"That's cool," I responded.
"Well nice to actually meet you, what was your name again?" they asked.
"Ohh Jera," I giggled as I pointed to my nametag.
"I'm Laura."
"Nice to meet you, I hope you enjoy your latte and I'm sure I'll see you around."
"Yea I'll seeya."

They grabbed their drink off the counter and walked out of the shop.

Should I mention it to Elijah? I mean if I don't, Laura probably will. He was in the back dealing with inventory so he didn't see. But he might've noticed from the window. So I might as well when I'm already here with him.

Finally the rush started to slow down so I started making the drink I've been wanting to get on the menu.

Elijah walked back in to the front area right on time.
"Perfect timing sir," I exclaimed.
"I have created a delicious chocolate chai latte with a housemade maple whipped cream, please enjoy"
I sound like I'm a contestant on Chopped. Hahaha.
"Ouuh fancy," Elijah said right before he took a sip.

As he took a sip the expression on his face changed. I think he's impressed. I hope he's impressed.

"You're just a genius aren't you."
"Ahhh thank you thank you," I said with a little hop of joy.
"I'm gonna have to show this to the boss."
"That was my plan and I succededdd"
"He's gonna love it just like he loved your first drink on your interview day."

YES. A Jera drink is about to be on the menuuu. I feel nice and accomplished. I'm proud of my creation. Maple syrup and whipped cream. What a combo!

After a few minutes of cleaning up I went up to Elijah to mention my encounter with Laura. I was a little nervous but also excited to hear what he would have to say.

"So uhh, there was customer today and they said I looked familiar, so I asked them from where and they said you showed them a photo of me..."
"Ohh Laura? Yea she's a good friend, I had to show her the cute new girl that works with me'" he said smiling.
"That's nice," I said smiling back.
I'm flattered but I actually don't know how to respond.
"Hey Jera."
"Yea?"
"I've been meaning to ask you, would you like to go on a date with me?"

Omg. Literally internally screaminggggg. I swear this is what girls do. We scream. Internally. And externally but at the right time of course.

"Yea I think that would be fun," I told him.
"Amazing," he said as he held my hand for a second.

After that I walked directly into the freezer in the back shut the door and quietly screamed. He's so cute!! And he's so polite. Like wow.

Before I knew it, it was 3pm and my shift was over.
"Bus comes in 10 minutes," I said as I grabbed my bag.
"You want a drive," Elijah asked.
"Are you sure?"
"Yea you're not far"
"Okk that would be great honestly, thank you so much."

We got into his black Honda Civic and drove towards my apartment.
"Hey you have the same car as my cousin."
"No way. Your cousin must be cool"
"Haha. He's the coolest."

He pulled up to the driveway of my apartment.
"Here you are madam," he said with a british accent.
"Thank you good sir, I appreciate the drive," I said as I hugged him goodbye.

As I was getting out of the car he gently grabbed my hand and said,
"Don't forget about our date. I'll message you details."
"Okk sounds good, see you soon Elijah. Thanks again."

I catch myself with a huge smile while I walk into my apartment. I'm excited to hear what he plans. For a split second I notice that I haven't been thinking about Kayal.